The Cycle

This week we're diving into Clayface, DC's new body horror nightmare about a rising Hollywood actor whose career and face are brutally destroyed. Desperate to get his old life back, he turns to experimental science, only to discover that sometimes getting a new face comes with a few… unexpected side effects.Joining us for this wonderfully gooey descent into madness is special guest Matthew Carroll from the Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast to help us get under the skin of this one.Enjoy.Join us on Patreon for early, add free video episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

Happy Halloween, fiends! Welcome to our 100th episode! We are so excited to be celebrating both occasions in delightfully devilish style, with an episode that features an all new format. Our very special guests BJ Colangelo and Mark Garkusha are on hand to help us devise a unique, mysterious, spooky dusk-to-dawn horrorthon. That’s right: the four of us surprise each other with films that we have to arrange into a 6-movie fright fest. As if that weren’t enough, listen all the way through to hear about your chance to win a special prize if you dare attempt the mind-melting marathon we come up with. Happy shrieking!Join us on Patreon for early, add free video episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheaterhttps://www.instagram.com/bjcolangelo/https://www.instagram.com/markdmitri/@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

On this special interview episode, we’re over the moon to be joined by filmmaker Jordan Downey as we chew into his latest film, The Cycle. We dig into Jordan’s early days of being a horror fan, how he got his start in the industry, what inspired him to come up with the unique concept of The Cycle, and just how he and his team were able to make one of the most original, eerie, and satisfying horror films of the year. Be forewarned: for those of you who haven’t seen The Cycle yet, either watch it before listening or wait for the spoiler warning marker in the episode, because we don’t hold back!Join us on Patreon for early, add free video episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

In 2005’s The Descent, a girls’ adventure trip goes horribly wrong when a rockslide traps the group underground. As old secrets surface and tensions rise, they discover they’re not alone in the dark. Now they’re battling bloodthirsty cave dwellers, questionable decisions, and the world’s worst vacation itinerary. Turns out, maybe brunch would’ve been the safer bonding activity.Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

This week on the marquee is 1986’s Aliens. 40 years ago, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, and a mixture of veterans and fresh young talent came together to prove that 1979’s Alien didn’t have to be a one-off, and that there was a lot more life left in its brutal universe. Join us and special guest Mark Garkusha as we celebrate one of the greatest sci-fi/horror/action films ever made. We talk about the film’s rocky production history, its landmark scenes and their impact, and have a little heated debate as well. After all, this time, it’s war! (stay to the end for an extra laugh)Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

This week we’re talking about The Howling! After a traumatic encounter with a serial killer, Karen checks into a secluded retreat to recover, only to discover that the place has a pretty big werewolf problem. We get into the movie, the weird characters, the awesome practical effects, and why this 1981 classic still holds up.Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

This week we're talking Evil Dead Burn, and let's just say... we couldn't agree on this one. One of us thought it was a bloody good time, while the other wasn't impressed. So grab your corkscrew, your favorite chainsaw-adjacent weapon, and join us as we hack our way through the kills, the chaos, and whether this one deserves the hype.Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

Happy Fourth of July! What better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday than with punks, toxic gas, and zombies that absolutely refuse to stay dead? This week we're diving into The Return of the Living Dead, the cult horror-comedy that proves fireworks aren't the only things exploding on the Fourth. Do you want to party? Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

Today we're diving into Dangerous Animals, a survival horror thriller that blends the terror of the open ocean with the unpredictability of human evil. With tense cat-and-mouse suspense, brutal survival stakes, and a fresh twist on the shark horror subgenre, Dangerous Animals delivers a relentless ride that proves the deadliest predator isn't always the one swimming beneath the surface.Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/

Backrooms is a psychological horror film based on the viral internet phenomenon that inspired countless YouTube horror creators and online stories. Directed by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, the film follows a journey into an endless, impossible labyrinth of liminal spaces where reality breaks down and survival becomes uncertain. Join us as we dare to enter!Join us on Patreon for early, add free episodes, and some extra scary fun!patreon.com/BillandAshTerrorTheater@BATTpod on twitterBillBria@billbriahttps://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/https://billbria.contently.com/[email protected]@instagram.com Ashley@AshleyannCoffin https://www.instagram.com/electrical_ash/You can find more from us and our other shows at https://www.strandedpanda.com/